Andrew Flintoff

Advantages: Interesting look into top-level cricket, good coaching pointers too
Disadvantages: Sometimes suffers from being too defensive

...current players) stand up well and I can understand his reasoning clearly. However, in other areas, Fletcher just seems too defensive, and his constant carping about certain individuals (Botham & Boycott stand out) comes over as labouring the point, even though you can fully identify with what he is saying. Because Fletcher made the mistake (in my opinion) of staying on too long after the Ashes win in 2005, my guess is that he feels he needs to dwell on the reasons why England's form suffered so badly during this late spell of his period in charge when his overall record as England coach is superb. The defensive approach also isn't helped by the way some subjects are dealt with relatively quickly. In discussing Andrew Flintoff's drinking issues, the hint is that there is plenty more there to say. Instead, Fletcher and James choose to leave... Read review

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Advantages: Comprehensive Guide to Cricket Throughout the Year
Disadvantages: Statistic Heavy for Those Who Don't Like Cricket

...if the bowler hits his wicket with the ball, if the ball hits his leg infront of the wicket, if he is caught or if he trys to run but does not make it before the ball is returned to the stumps. Once he is out the next batsman comes in, once ten are out the other team bats and trys to beat the number of runs the first team got. This happens twice in a test match with the aggregate score counting. Wisden The book itself is bright yellow and runs to a hefty 1600 pages. The special edition is hardback, in large print and has a smiling picture of the Australian spinner Shane Warne and England's all rounder Andrew Flintoff on the cover. The book proudly proclaims it is the 143rd edition on the spine. The only difference between the special edition and the normal edition is the large print and a cardboard sleeve. At an RRP of £50 I would probably... Read review

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Advantages: Interesting look into top-level cricket, good coaching pointers too
Disadvantages: Sometimes suffers from being too defensive

...current players) stand up well and I can understand his reasoning clearly. However, in other areas, Fletcher just seems too defensive, and his constant carping about certain individuals (Botham & Boycott stand out) comes over as labouring the point, even though you can fully identify with what he is saying. Because Fletcher made the mistake (in my opinion) of staying on too long after the Ashes win in 2005, my guess is that he feels he needs to dwell on the reasons why England's form suffered so badly during this late spell of his period in charge when his overall record as England coach is superb. The defensive approach also isn't helped by the way some subjects are dealt with relatively quickly. In discussing Andrew Flintoff's drinking issues, the hint is that there is plenty more there to say. Instead, Fletcher and James choose to leave... Read review

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Advantages: good characters
Disadvantages: too short

...I was bought this book by a friend and being a fan of Virginia Andrews, I decided to give it a try. Compared to her other works this book was tame. It contained the usual traits of an Andrews novel, romance, secrets, hidden pasts, but it was obvious that this novel was written for young teenagers and I suppose is a fitting read to introduce them into Andrews' work. I enjoyed the book, finding it hard to put down, but my personal opinion is that compared to Virginia Andrews' other novels, "Crystal" isn't as absorbing or as eventful. The story follows the life of Crystal, an orphan adopted by the Morrisses. In their home she lives a life shes always dreamed, but unfortunately the Morrisses have a skeleton in their closet and Crystals ideal world is soon shattered. Like in all Andrews' work, the heroine is both likeable and interesting... Read review

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Advantages: Comprehensive Guide to Cricket Throughout the Year
Disadvantages: Statistic Heavy for Those Who Don't Like Cricket

...if the bowler hits his wicket with the ball, if the ball hits his leg infront of the wicket, if he is caught or if he trys to run but does not make it before the ball is returned to the stumps. Once he is out the next batsman comes in, once ten are out the other team bats and trys to beat the number of runs the first team got. This happens twice in a test match with the aggregate score counting. Wisden The book itself is bright yellow and runs to a hefty 1600 pages. The special edition is hardback, in large print and has a smiling picture of the Australian spinner Shane Warne and England's all rounder Andrew Flintoff on the cover. The book proudly proclaims it is the 143rd edition on the spine. The only difference between the special edition and the normal edition is the large print and a cardboard sleeve. At an RRP of £50 I would probably... Read review

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